Best camping near California City
9 campgrounds · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near California City, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 9 of 9 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Rawhyde 2nd Location
Prime
12.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Rawhyde 2nd Location camping area, situated in California, offers a variety of amenities for campers. The campground provides clean drinking water, restrooms, and picnic tables…
Why 63: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#2
Wasteland Weekend
Prime
10.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Wasteland Weekend camping area is situated in the Mojave Desert of California and offers a unique post-apocalyptic camping experience. The surrounding views of the desert are…
Why 61: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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#3
Jawbone Canyon Dispersed Camping
Prime
13.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Jawbone Canyon Dispersed Camping in California offers free, no-reservation desert camping with no established campsites. There are no water sources, hookups, or amenities—just a…
Why 60: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#4
Jawbone Canyon Off Hwy Area
Prime
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Jawbone Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area in California offers mainly dispersed camping with no established campsites. No reservations or permits are required, and camping is…
Why 60: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#5
Dove Springs Off Hwy Area
Prime
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 91°F· No active weather warnings
Dove Springs Off Hwy Area is a popular camping destination located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. With ample space…
Why 60: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#6
Jon & Jenni’s Shack
Prime
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 91°F· No active weather warnings
Jon & Jenni’s Shack camping area in California offers dispersed camping only—no established sites. It’s free, first-come, first-served, and no permits are required. There are no…
Why 59: live conditions (prime) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
59Solid
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#7
Edwards AFB Military
Prime
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Edwards AFB FamCamp in California offers established campsites exclusively for military personnel and eligible DoD cardholders. Reservations are recommended, and nightly fees…
Why 57: live conditions (prime) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
57Solid
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#8
Red Rock Canyon State Park
Prime
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Red Rock Canyon State Park, located in California, offers a beautiful camping area perfect for nature enthusiasts. The campground provides several amenities to ensure a…
Why 56: live conditions (prime) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#9
Ricardo Campground
Prime
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Ricardo Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California, offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. Situated in a beautiful natural setting…
Why 56: live conditions (prime) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
Camping near California City
The California City area has 9 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near California City
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.